Photo by Mrs. Scott Deputy Sheriff Jason Scott Loudon County Sheriff's Department, TN End of Watch: March 12, 2004 Age: 24 Badge Number: 910 Years on The Job: 3 Cause of Death: Gunfire   ---UPDATES BELOW---            At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2004, Officer Jason Scott was shot four times with a high-powered rifle as he exited his patrol car at the scene of a domestic disturbance. A backup officer arrived seconds later and discovered that Officer Scott had been fired upon and was down.  The officer attempted to approach Officer Scott, but came under heavy fire and was forced to retreat down the driveway of the residence, where he met a second backup officer.  Both officers continued to come under heavy fire and had to retreat further from the scene until additional backup could arrive.  Officer Scott was later transported to UT Medical Center by helicopter, where he was pronounced dead.              Approximately 150 officers from surrounding counties and agencies responded to the scene.  Officers attempted to approach the residence and were fired upon. Four officers were wounded by shrapnel and treated at the scene, where they remained. These shots, at approximately 12 pm, were the last shots fired by the suspect and the last contact that was had with the suspect.  The suspect refused to answer either his cell phone or the landline phone in his residence.  Attempts were made to address the suspect over a public address system, but these were also unsuccessful.  Tear gas was also deployed into the residence, but had no visible effect.  He was believed to have been armed with a SKS and a shotgun.  The suspect allegedly also had access to other weapons and a store of ammunition.              On May 13th, 2004, at approximately 12:30 pm, officers entered the Harvey residence through the garage with K-9 units, utilizing cameras and mirrors to clear each room in the home.  Officers discovered the suspect, Michael Harvey, dead in an upstairs bedroom.  Preliminary investigation indicates that his death was the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head that is estimated to have been inflicted within the past eighteen to twenty hours.             Officer Scott was a Loudon County native, and is the first Loudon County Sheriff’s Deputy to be killed in the line of duty.   He was 24 years old and a 3 year veteran of the force.  His wife is expected to deliver the couple’s first child at any time.  He is survived by his expectant wife, mother, father, and sister. A trust fund has been established for Officer Scott’s family.  Donations may be made to:            Community Bank of Loudon County 2370 Highway 72 N Loudon, TN 37774 (865) 458-3336 Loudon County Sheriff's Department 12680 Highway 11 W Suite 1, Lenoir City, TN 37771 (865) 986-4823 Contact: Ashley Harrison UPDATE 03-23-04: Jason's Scott wife gave birth to their daughter on 3/23/04, to Jayden Nicole Scott at 1:50 p.m. in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Jayden weighed 6lbs. 12oz. Jayden was welcomed by many family members and coworkers of Jason's.   Jayden made her presence known by crying on the police radio.    IT STILL DOES NOT SEEM REAL THAT JASON IS GONE JASON WAS ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS I WORKED MY FIRST DAY ON THE JOB WITH JASON I STILL MISS HIM THE PAIN JUST WONT GO AWAY. LOUDON COUNTY SHERIFF CHARLES BUTLER Corrections Officer Date: 11/18/2005 Time: 01:56 PM I wanted to give my condolences to the family of Jason Scott. I know those feeling of losing a loved one. May "GOD" be with the family of Jason Scott Jorell Brackett, TN 411_911@usacops.com Date: 05/13/2004 Time: 01:10 AM God has taken these and so many more "Angels" Home. May God comfort the loved ones left behind. My prayers are with them all. To the various depts. stay safe.... Retired Deputy, Randy Ussery Cuyahoga County Sheriff Dept. OH csiohio179@adelphia.net Date: 05/10/2004 Time: 09:03 PM I pray for each and every family member for the loss that they have received.  God is watching over each and every one of you and we all pray that the families will reconige that the officers put their lives on the line each and every day so that all citizen can be a little safer each and every day.  I pray that each family member know Jesus Christ is their personal savior.  AMEN Police Officer Tony Tullos Sanger Police Department, TX tmtullos@earthlink.net         Date: 05/10/2004 Time:12:46 PM   __________________________________________________________________________________ Our prayers go out to the family of Deputy Scott, from the Sheriff's Office of Cabarrus Co in Concord, North Carolina. May you rest in peace! Deputy Marcos F Hale Cabarrus County Sheriff Office, NC www.cabarruslaw.us Mixedwon@hotmail.com Date: 05/09/2004 Time: 02:13 PM ____________________________________________________________________________________ My God Bless Jason's new child and Wife. My we all remember we are Looked over by the Lord each and everyday. I send my prayers and best wishes for the family. Robert B. Guthrie Department: Reserve Officer, Roseville Michigan RPR8@rosevillecop.com Date: 03/24/2004 Time: 12:36 PM ____________________________________________________________________________________ My Prayers are with Jason's family, and we mourn with all the officers and Scott family... God Bless all the officers who have fallen... from all around the U.S. May God and his angels be with you all.. MYRNA ARMES Date: 03/14/2004 Time: 07:17:55 AM ____________________________________________________________________________________ My Thoughts and Prayers go out to Jason's Family Ursula Petrello Retired urs143@tampabay.rr.com Date: 03/13/2004 Time: 12:48:38 PM ____________________________________________________________________________________ My prayers go out to Jason and his family...I am sure there will be a special award in Heaven for him and all the officers who risk their lives for us. Brenda in NC Date: 03/13/2004 Time: 08:43:32 AM ____________________________________________________________________________________ Our heart is with you in this time of Mourning. As long as memory lasts he is not lost, just Home. We appreciate his dedication to his duty and his sacrifice in the line of duty. When one good man falls we all must more his passing, or we are nothing more than rough beasts. God comfort you, God hold you in His arms and strengthen you. Sgt Douglas Yakel and family, Woonsocket, RI Rusty Anne Yakel US ARMY Yakkityyakel@aol.com Date: 03/13/2004 Time: 06:05:49 AM ____________________________________________________________________________________ Please know that you and your unborn child and your families are in my prayers and thoughts. Perhaps someday there will be no need for violence of any kind. Take care of yourself and your child. Norma from Indiana Omasic13@aol.com Date: 03/13/2004 Time: 02:48:34 AM ____________________________________________________________________________________ Truly tragic when a young officer has to be taken from the thin and fragile line that he walks. I read of some of the accomplishments of this young deputy and said to myself this was a person that loved what he did and took the job to heart to make a community a better place. I wish the department and family well in the road ahead and remember him for what he accomplished in his short life. Darrell Thompson St Clair Co. Community College Campus Patrol #14 dthompson@sc4.edu Date: 03/12/2004 Time: 10:28:20 PM ____________________________________________________________________________________ Rest in peace brother, and may God allow Jason to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to Deputy Jason Scott, the Loudon County Sheriff's Department and Jason's family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc. Date: 03-12-2004 Time: 10:08:45 PM _____________________________________________________________________________________ Contact us to have information posted or if you have any info pertaining to already posted information. Please contact a Police Special Inc. or Fax to 866-809-5551 Contact us